by Erp Lawyers | Jun 1, 2026 | Articles, Cryptoeconomics, Inheritance Law
Introduction Cryptocurrencies have evolved from a niche investment into a significant component of modern wealth portfolios. In Costa Rica, while cryptocurrencies are not recognized as legal tender and are not backed by the government, their ownership, exchange, and...
by Erp Lawyers | May 25, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law
Costa Rica’s new Law No. 10597 marks a major shift toward the digitalization of corporate legal procedures. One of the most significant changes is the elimination of the resident agent requirement. In its place, all corporations must now complete a corporate email...
by Erp Lawyers | May 19, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
Remote work and the right to disconnect in Costa Rica represent a regulatory pairing that has transformed talent management and the administration of working time. The digitalization of corporate environments has blurred the line between the workday and regular rest...
by Erp Lawyers | May 11, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Commercial Law Patents, Invest
The Franchise business model in Costa Rica has reached an unprecedented point of maturity in 2026. With the consolidation of Law 10867, known as the Law for the Regulation and Promotion of Franchises, the country is transforming “verbal trust” into...
by Erp Lawyers | May 8, 2026 | Articles, Digital Nomads, Invest, Migration Law, Moving to Costa Rica, Rentiers, Retiring
Introduction In a global scenario where more and more people are looking to improve their quality of life outside their country of origin, Costa Rica has reached a milestone: it is positioned as the fourth happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness...
by Erp Lawyers | Apr 27, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
In the context of International Workers’ Day, Costa Rica finds itself at a historical crossroads. On one hand, the country maintains a solid commitment to the Welfare State; on the other, the urgency of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) demands modern...
